Mame vs Sura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mame

Girl #6,714 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish West African (Wolof)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,714
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mamie

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mame Rank #6,714
Sura Rank #6,898

Mame is more popular, ranked #6714 vs #6898 for Sura.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mame ___

  • Mame Louise
  • Mame Grace
  • Mame Elaine
  • Mame Frances
  • Mame Jean
  • Mame Claire

Sura ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mame

Flo Nell Bess Dora Pearl

If you choose Sura

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mame or Sura more popular?

Mame is more popular, ranked #6714 compared to Sura at #6898 in the United States.

What do Mame and Sura mean?

Mame means "beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Mame and Sura boy or girl names?

Mame is primarily a girl name. Sura is primarily a girl name.

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